Veterinarian

California Veterinary Medical Association; California (MO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Flexible benefit dollars

Housing assistance

Job summary

Marina Pet Hospital on the California Central Coast is seeking an Associate Veterinarian for small animal GP. The practice offers 30-minute appointments, independent ownership, and a schedule that avoids weekends and after-hours, with no ER shifts.

Full-Time or Part-Time options, base salary $160,000–$185,000 plus production under a ProSal model. We provide a supportive team, a strong mentorship from an experienced owner, and room for growth toward leadership or ownership.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent license to practice in California
• Strong interest in surgery is helpful
• Ability to work with a collaborative, independent-ownership team

Job description

Associate Veterinarian – Small Animal GP
Marina Pet Hospital | Marina, California
Full-Time or Part-Time | $160,000–$185,000 Base + Production

Independent practice. No weekends. 30-minute appointments. A team that stays.
Marina Pet Hospital is an independently owned small animal practice serving the Monterey Bay community since 1968. We’re looking for an Associate Veterinarian who wants the time to practice thoughtful medicine, a team they can count on, and a schedule that leaves room for life outside of work.

We’re open Monday–Friday and closed on weekends, with no after-hours, no on-call, and no emergency shifts. Our 30-minute appointments give doctors time to build relationships, educate clients, and provide thorough care without a high-volume schedule.

Why Join Marina Pet Hospital?

• Flexible PT and FT schedules structured around 8-hour days
• Three consecutive days off each week for full-time doctors
• No weekends, after-hours, on-call, or ER shifts
• 30-minute appointments
• Approximately 4:1 technician-to-doctor support ratio
• Experienced, cross-trained team, including technicians with 13–16 years of tenure
• Independent ownership and real clinical autonomy
• Hands-on mentorship from our practicing owner and experienced veterinarian, who bring a combined 63 years of clinical experience, including extensive surgical experience.
• Opportunity for future clinical leadership and potentially a longer-term ownership path

Medicine & Technology
Our established dog and cat practice offers:

• Digital and handheld dental radiography
• Imagyst AI-assisted in-house cytology
• Full in-house laboratory
• Dedicated surgical suite
• Pulse cloud-based practice management software
• AI-assisted documentation/scribing technology

A strong interest and/or experience in surgery is important for this role. We’re also open to veterinarians who bring additional clinical interests they would like to develop.

Compensation & Benefits
ProSal compensation with a base salary of $160,000–$185,000 plus production, with no negative accrual, commensurate with experience and schedule.

Benefits include:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Approximately $4,000 in flexible benefit dollars that can be customized around what matters most to you—including CE, a health stipend, additional PTO, or another agreed-upon benefit
• Potential housing assistance for the right relocating candidate

Experienced DVMs & New Graduates Welcome
We’re open to experienced veterinarians, early-career doctors, and new graduates. If you value collaboration, client relationships, autonomy, and practicing alongside an experienced team, we’d love to meet you.

Work Where Other People Vacation

Marina is located on California’s beautiful Central Coast, minutes from Monterey, Carmel, Pacific Grove, and the Pacific Ocean. Pair that location with a schedule designed to give you real time away from work, and you can actually enjoy where you live.

Marina Pet Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Licensed to practice as a veterinarian in the USA and California